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What kind of Nonstick Pan is safe to use?
What kind of Nonstick Pan is safe to use? *** Cast Iron. *** Stainless Steel. *** Porcelain Enamel. *** Ceramic. *** Crock Pots/Slow Cookers. *** Carbon Steel. *** Titanium. *** Tempered Glass.
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Cheap UPVC Windows
Wanting to change a medium size UPVC window and frame in a small box room. Where is the best place to get them from and/or fitted by? It's for a property I let out. Current window has condensation issues which I very much believe is due to the property not being heated and ventilated properly. My tenants are convinced it's…
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Fitted Bedroom recommendations
We will shortly be embarking on decorating/renovating our bedroom. It has fitted wardrobes which look like they originate from the 1980's and are of poor construction - so nothing re-usable there! We have considered doing it ourselves and did look at the IKEA wardrobes, but also wanted fitted dressing table/drawers etc. We…
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RCD tripped
Hi, we returned from a week away (Thursday to Thursday) last night to find that something had tripped the 80 amp RCD in our consumer unit that monitors both ring main circuits. It was the 80 amp RCD, marked 'RCD Switch Test Monthly' (third from the left) that tripped. See the pictures. Neither of the 32 amp switches to the…
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Neighbours lean to destroying garden wall
Hi all, Hoping for some advice on what to do We moved into a new house in August - had done viewings on 2 very dry days and I think the current owners had tidied up and hid very well that the neighbours lean too was destroying the garden wall. It’s a detached house and there is a wall which runs down the length of the…
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Do DIY Kitchens do an Easter Sale?
As above please folks? My kitchen extension starts end of Jan so hoping to Order a kitchen late March but can't find out if they tend to do an Easter sale or not!
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Clear sheet over windows to reduce heat loss?
Hello everyone, I hope that you had a good Christmas. My flat suffers from a lot of cold air entering from the outside through my bathroom window. Curtains would not be practical, my sink is just below the window. I read a while back about some sort of clear sheet that you can put over your glass to reduce a slight amount…
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Cheap but effective sound proofing for one wall?
Hi, My parents have just moved house, and found that there is sound coming through into their living room from next door. Nothing antisocial but enough to bother them. They've not got much money to spare but would like to look at options to reduce the sound coming through this one wall. We've looked at soundproofing tiles,…
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How to remove permanent Sharpies??????
Good afternoon. Can anyone please help? My son was colouring over christmas and his sharpie colouring pens have gone through to mu oak table and Im not sure the best way to remove this from my table as Im concerned about damaging the table. Thank you
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Central heating
Right I've just bought a wee maisonette, it was a bargain as it was a repo so I was fully aware I'd probably be taking on some problems. I got the gas and electric and water back on and was hoping that would be that... And it appeared it was! Radiators in the bedrooms seem to be goosed but I'll get them looked at at a…
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Thermostat and trv radiator in same room = inefficient?
My central heating system has a wireless thermostat installed in my living room which also has a radiator with no trv. I realise that this is done to ensure that the at least one radiator will allow water to return to the boiler but it means that I lose flexibility when it comes to heating other rooms. For example, once…
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First time drill buyer
Bought house earlier this year as a FTB, received a starter toolkit as a gift but now looking for a drill recommendation so I can put up shelves/pictures! Some to go up on plasterboard walls, some on brick walls. Any recommendations on what I might need? I have a very heavy mirror to put up so needs to be secure! Complete…
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Double Glazing windows
Hi Have the above but it seem it still get cold coming in and plus why am i getting water condensation on the in side of the widows Should i get advise from Double glaze company or can some help Cold air from d/glaze and condensation in side windows
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Do we need a seperate FLUE ?
We are possibly getting a replacenent gas fire - fitted in our living room I am considering purcbasing one on line and then finding an installer to save around £500 !! Do we need to buy a seperate flue ? The fire is going in a fireplace / chimney .....
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Rotting wood in bathroom kitchen cupboards ..
Howdy ! When I moved up into my flat a few months ago , I had a completely new bathroom installed . All great , fine and dandy . However a couple of weeks ago, I noticed that the left hand side of the bathroom cupboard under the sink has already started rotting away. Just inside the left door . The cause maybe dampness ?…
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Organising Garage
Havoe decorating tools in flexi tubs on shelves, wood work tools in a tool trolley. Gardening stuff- petrol power tools. Was going to put power tools at back of garage so people living in my block of flats don't see them- (theft reasons), mower at front as it is so big. Spare timber on a wall shelf with 4 by 2 to keep it…
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Extending an extension
I brought a house which had an already extended single story at the back of the house which knocked the back room into the kitchen. This made gave us a decent sized open plan kitchen. We've now had some kids and we need some extra space, I was thinking of moving but that's not an option. The neighbors have done an…
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Plumber needed Belfast
Hi, does anyone have the name of a plumber in Belfast who is not expensive but reliable. Just a simple job needed to be done. Would appreciate recommendation please. Thanks
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Bare work light torch
Hi i have 3 18v 1.5 amp Li batteries that came with my drill and thought about a torch / work light i could use with the above batteries that wont break the bank It is a blue bosch GSB 18- 2 Li plus drill but not bothered about the make of the torch as it is so my batteries dont die through not being used regularly. Thanks
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FLOORING - PLYWOOD UNDERLAY CARPETs
Hello Everyone, it be great to get some of your advice and experience in regards of flooring. So i've got this old Victorian house! The floorboards are not at the greatest of shape uneven with gaps, I'm looking to do my living room and bedroom. Due to the structure of the house, the noise is very noticeable underneath for…
